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BN10 XUS

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,606 mi
Last recorded150,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 XUS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 150,606 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,733 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 114,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2020 111,005 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are close to limit ( limit is 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are close to limit ( limit is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,406 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 108,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 105,738 miles

exhaust mid mount rusty

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 94,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mount rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has damage to tread down to cords but less than 25mm long

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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BN10 XUS is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 73,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN10 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN10 XUS registered?

BN10 XUS is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is BN10 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 XUS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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